prairie falcons. Tourism and Activities Park visitation numbers have steady grown over time and have gone up significantly since 2018. Increasing tourism numbers has brought up the issue of the impacts to the canyon's overall ecological health. Between 2009 and 2019 visitation numbers more than doubled from 177,922 visitors counted in 2009 to 396,820 in 2019. Though the park is managed by the Wyoming State Parks Department, the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, it is mostly owned by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. This creates a patchwork of rules and other requirements which govern tourism development and conservation in the canyon. A visitor's center is located at the Sinks, and an observation deck overlooks the Rise. The park offers hiking trails and facilities for camping, picnicking, rock climbing, and fishing. Above the canyon there are several lakes and other recreational areas such as Worthen Meadow Reservoir which offer access to trails and additional camping. Climate Temperatures and precipitation The climate in the canyon is consistent with the surrounding area with warm dry summers and cold winters with snow. Summers in the canyon can be hot with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters can be cold to warm depending on the side of the canyon. Most precipitation falls in spring and fall, and the snow pack accumulates mostly on the north facing side of the canyon. Images References External links Sinks Canyon State Park Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Sinks Canyon State Park Brochure and Map Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails State parks of Wyoming Protected areas of Fremont County, Wyoming Protected areas established in 1971 1971 establishments in Wyoming IUCN Category III